Tag: New Jersey School Boards Association
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Pandemic voices: Calling for N.J. student and educator video submissions
Hybrid. Remote. Cohorts. Virtual events. Zoom. Social distancing. Desk shields. Masks. All of these once-unfamiliar terms are likely to conjure up different memories and emotions in each person. That is because, while New Jerseyans all are living through what they hope will be a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, each individual has experienced the effects of the crisis…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, June 16
The New Jersey School Board Association’s School Board Candidate’s Kit for the Nov. 2 election is now available online at www.njsba.org/candidacy The kit includes information about the process of filing for school board candidacy, key dates in the school election process, the roles and responsibilities of local school board members, the New Jersey School Ethics…
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Bills to create social-emotional learning program, address substitute teacher shortages now law
On May 11, Gov. Murphy signed several education-related measures into law. In a press release, the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) said it supported both measures throughout the legislative process: Pilot program for SEL (social-emotional learning) in Early Elementary Years establishes a five-year Clayton Model pilot program in the New Jersey Department of Education…
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NJSBA report shows mental health programs are helping students weather the pandemic
A new report from the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) explores the psychological impacts the coronavirus has had on school-age children. The NJSBA represents New Jersey’s local school boards. The report, “Eye on the Future as Districts Monitor Student Mental Health,” found that students have fared relatively well considering challenges that affected their academic…
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Rumson-Fair Haven educator named Monmouth County Teacher of the Year
During the spring of 2020, Christina Gauss received outstanding news. She was not permitted to announce it at the time, but Gauss, who teaches Spanish at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, was told her hard work and purpose as an educator was being recognized by a statewide organization. Recently, Gauss was able share the news…
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NJSBA releases special report on reopening schools
The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) has released a special report exploring issues involved in the reopening of schools following the closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report was released on May 20 by the association which is a federation of the state’s local boards of education and includes the majority of New…
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Jackson School District earns award for elementary science curriculum
Innovative programs in four New Jersey school districts have been selected for recognition in the New Jersey School Boards Association’s 33rd annual School Leader Awards. The Jackson School District is one of the four school districts to be honored. The 2019 School Leader Awards drew 17 entries from school districts across the state, according to…
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School boards association supports two new laws
The New Jersey School Boards Association has reported that two bills it supported in the legislative process have been signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. According to the NJSBA, the following bills were enacted by the governor: • Sexual Consent Instruction will require a school district to incorporate instruction in grades six through 12…
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North Brunswick students create innovative products for STEAM Tank Challenge
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Two teams that competed in the STEAM Tank Challenge in Atlantic City in October achieved significant standings. Administered through the New Jersey School Boards Association and the U.S. Corps of Engineers, the program encourages students in the areas of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and math) to create innovative projects, and…